Faaast Penguin

Faaast Penguin

Released Sep 2024

A 40-player survival action race. Stomp rivals, boost speed, chain attacks, and take shortcuts! Master the courses and make split-second decisions to win. The more you play, the deeper the gameplay becomes. It's free to play and cross-platform compatible! Dive in now with players worldwide!

77% positive · 1,783 reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Faaast Penguin is a free-to-play multiplayer racing game that launched on September 19, 2024 and has been running on a continuous seasonal update schedule ever since. The game has now completed 11 seasons, each delivering new race worlds, gameplay mechanics, and seasonal cosmetic content via Season Passes. The update pace remains consistent and rapid. The major "Faaast Penguin 2.0" update launched on April 9, 2026 (Season 10), adding a brand-new cooperative climbing mode called "Penguin Climbers" — a significant expansion of the game's scope. Season 11 ("Pixel Revolution") launched on June 11, 2026, introducing a new retro game-themed world with four courses and new gameplay mechanics. Developer activity since the previous evaluation has continued without interruption. On June 23, 2026, the developer announced an upcoming collaboration with "The Caligula Effect" series, scheduled to launch in 2026 — concrete evidence of future content. On July 16, 2026, a seasonal co-op event ("Faaast Summer Festival") was added mid-season. On August 7, 2026, the developer announced new features ("Record Board" and "Goal Time Display") launching with Season 12. On August 2, 2026, a Japanese-language post confirmed a 2nd anniversary celebration is planned for around September 20, 2026, with a dedicated livestream scheduled for August 18, 2026. This is a live-service game by design — it uses Season Passes, rotating seasonal content, limited-time events, and a monetized cosmetic system intended to continue indefinitely. The developer published a roadmap in the Version 2.0 post stating that "in addition to adding new courses every two months, we're also planning major updates." There is no indication of any plans to end seasonal operations.
Evidence
Developer announced new features 'Record Board' and 'Goal Time Display' launching with Season 12, confirming the next season is actively in preparation.
news post · Aug 7, 2026 source content planned
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Developer announced a 2nd anniversary celebration for September 20, 2026 and a dedicated livestream on August 18, 2026 to reveal upcoming event details.
news post · Aug 2, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
historia Inc.
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Stomp on your rivals and aim for 1st place!

Speed off into a 40-player survival race where fast-paced action and fierce strategy collide!

 

Faaast Penguin is a survival action racing game for up to 40 players where mastering attacks and shortcuts is the key to victory.

○ Stomp, Jump, and Boost Speed! The Attack That Decides the Race

Simply sliding isn't enough to win.

Stomp on rivals and objects with an attack to boost your speed and do a big jump!

One split-second decision can turn a race upside down.

Pick your moment, leap into the air, and take the top spot at once.

This clash of speed, skill, and strategy is the true thrill of Faaast Penguin.

◯ Find Shortcuts All Across the Stage!

Shortcut routes are scattered throughout the courses.

Chain attacks to reach routes that would otherwise be impossible to access.

 

Nail it and you'll blast past your rivals, but overdo it and you could go off course.

Play it safe or go all in.

As your skills improve, new racing lines open up, creating a deep and rewarding racing experience that keeps getting better!

◯  Seize the Moment and Activate Your Ultimate!

Collect cans of sardines to activate your Ultimate and become invincible for a limited time!

Dive into shortcuts! Send your rivals flying. Destroy gimmicks. Catch up in the final stretch.

The possibilities are endless. Analyze the situation and create a strategy that's uniquely yours.

◯ Master Each Course's Unique Gimmicks!

Master special course gimmicks and outsmart your rivals.

Collect water and soar through the skies in Miami, ride monkeys through the Amazon, unleash ninja skills with scrolls in Japan, and perform snowboard tricks on snowy peaks!

 

16 worlds and over 64 courses await you.

◯ Survive With Your Own Skill

It's a 4-course survival race where only the best advance.

Race through each stage at top speed and rack up points to claim overall victory!

◯ Enjoy It Solo or With Friends

Hone your skills solo or compete against your friends.

There's solo play, party play with up to 4 players, and even custom matches with up to 40 players!

It's a cross-platform game, so you can play with anyone regardless of platform!

◯ Extensive Player Customization

Freely customize your costumes, carts, ultimate rides, and emotes!

It won't affect performance, so rock your style and dive into the penguins' vacation!

[Penguin Climbers]

◯ The plane is leaving without you?! Time for a great escape!

During a fun snowy mountain tour, a cliff collapses! It's a disaster! The penguins' desperate (or not) climb begins as they race back to the plane about to depart.

Climb walls with an ice axe, occasionally rescuing friends with a fishing rod, and forge your way through the harsh surroundings.

Team up with friends to reach the summit, or challenge yourself solo for a more disciplined climb. Will you safely reunite with the tour conductor and snap a memorable photo?

◯ To snowy mountains, jungles, and starlit skies! Explore a mysterious island.

The penguins have arrived at the mysterious Enigma Islands, where the terrain changes daily.

From giant bird nests and mysterious mech penguins to fishing spots, there are plenty of fascinating places to explore.

Collect items, defeat enemies, and experience survival action unlike any race!

Last evaluated Aug 16, 2026
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